State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 - Page 4

Han Solo · 02-21-2013, 02:49 PM

Avatar is a terrible movie.

terry78 · 02-21-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Han Solo

Avatar is a terrible movie.

In what ways?

Han Solo · 02-21-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by terry78

In what ways?

Amazing CG, granted. but all that aside, I despised the unoriginal and predictable story, one dimensional characters. And as amazing as the world looked, I felt the design of most creatures (with the exception of a few) were unoriginal as well, the na'vi being essentially blue people. I would expect allot more out of a budget of that magnitude in terms of an original alien world.

Matt Mortem · 02-21-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Han Solo

Amazing CG, granted. but all that aside, I despised the unoriginal and predictable story, one dimensional characters. And as amazing as the world looked, I felt the design of most creatures (with the exception of a few) were unoriginal as well, the na'vi being essentially blue people. I would expect allot more out of a budget of that magnitude in terms of an original alien world.

Slap that on the back of the DVD. That's some truth right there.

James · 02-21-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by terry78

In what ways?

Oh so many.

Han Solo put it well. It looks pretty, but pretty much everything after the visuals is total garbage.

Excelsior. · 02-21-2013, 05:26 PM

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Also, regarding this whole 'it copied TDK' thing; TDK stole it from Usual Suspects if we're really gonna play that card.

Or the film Nolan credits as the film's inspiration as much as Mendes credits TDK, Michael Mann's Heat.

Majik1387 · 02-21-2013, 09:14 PM

Am I the only one who finds it ridiculous that The Perks of Being A Wallflower isn't up for any Oscars?

DarkSovereignty · 02-21-2013, 09:33 PM

I kind of figure it would go under the radar,though Logan lerman and Ezra miller definitely deserve some recognition.

Majik1387 · 02-21-2013, 09:41 PM

I think the screenplay as well as the direction deserves a nod as well. And such a perfect cast. Definitely in my top 5-10 movies of 2012.

ChickenScratch · 02-21-2013, 09:43 PM

Never even heard of The Perks Ok Being a Wallflower ... must be some sort of drama so it was off my radar.l

DarkSovereignty · 02-21-2013, 09:45 PM

It was a great movie, it furthered my love of Emma Watson quite dramatically, really glad she's having such a productive career post Harry potter.

Majik1387 · 02-21-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChickenScratch

Never even heard of The Perks Ok Being a Wallflower ... must be some sort of drama so it was off my radar.l

It almost ventured into hipster movie territory, but best way I can describe the tone that I saw was a mix of Easy A, American Beauty, and Whip It.

Gotham's Knight · 02-21-2013, 10:23 PM

I was shocked too, it deserves at least an adapted screenplay nod.

CConn · 02-21-2013, 10:35 PM

Perks was well made, but it had probably the most unlikeable characters of all time in it. I wanted them all to be eaten by a lion by the end of it.

Majik1387 · 02-21-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CConn

Perks was well made, but it had probably the most unlikeable characters of all time in it. I wanted them all to be eaten by a lion by the end of it.

Not at all
You're confusing Perks with Silver Linings Playbook

Parker Wayne · 02-21-2013, 10:48 PM

Nope.

Majik1387 · 02-21-2013, 10:50 PM

Yep.

Parker Wayne · 02-21-2013, 10:52 PM

Nah.

Majik1387 · 02-21-2013, 10:55 PM

Yah.

CConn · 02-21-2013, 11:23 PM

Oh don't worry, the award for asshat characters can go to both movies.

But I haven't seen SLP, so I really can't comment on that as of yet.

Parker Wayne · 02-21-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Majik1387

Yah.

That's not true! That's impossibru!

CConn · 02-22-2013, 08:05 AM

Here's one...

I don't think Ben Affleck is quite as good of a director as everyone thinks.

He does have a very strong visual style, and seems to be pretty good at coaxing good performances from his cast, but so far both of his films have suffered from a few definite story/subplot problems that in subsequent films, could possibly become more glaring.

Donnie Darko · 02-22-2013, 08:13 AM

Just to be clear, when you say "both," which two are you talking about? Gone Baby Gone, The Town, or Argo? (I still haven't seen Argo, so I wouldn't know with that one)

CConn · 02-22-2013, 08:26 AM

The Town and Argo.

I always forget Gone Baby Gone exists.

James · 02-22-2013, 01:15 PM

I didn't like The Town.

Gone Baby Gone is great though. I've yet to see Argo. I'll probably enjoy it, and heard pretty much nothing but good things...the premise just doesn't grab me so I haven't made any real effort to see it.

02-21-2013, 02:49 PM	#76
Han Solo Scruffy Nerfherder Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The Jundland Wastes - Traveling Lightly Posts: 110	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Avatar is a terrible movie.

02-21-2013, 09:14 PM	#82
Majik1387 Casting Extraodinaire ;D Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Theme Park central Posts: 35,860	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Am I the only one who finds it ridiculous that The Perks of Being A Wallflower isn't up for any Oscars? __________________ Batman Beyond Casting Call - Emily VanCamp is Sharon Carter - Alexa Davalos as Wonder Woman My Top 10 movies of 2012 Avengers - Perks of Being A Wallflower - Pitch Perfect Amazing Spider-Man - Cabin in the Woods - Rock of Ages Ruby Sparks - 21 Jump Street - ParaNorman - Hunger Games MY ART THREAD and my DEVIANT

02-21-2013, 09:41 PM	#84
Majik1387 Casting Extraodinaire ;D Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Theme Park central Posts: 35,860	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 I think the screenplay as well as the direction deserves a nod as well. And such a perfect cast. Definitely in my top 5-10 movies of 2012. __________________ Batman Beyond Casting Call - Emily VanCamp is Sharon Carter - Alexa Davalos as Wonder Woman My Top 10 movies of 2012 Avengers - Perks of Being A Wallflower - Pitch Perfect Amazing Spider-Man - Cabin in the Woods - Rock of Ages Ruby Sparks - 21 Jump Street - ParaNorman - Hunger Games MY ART THREAD and my DEVIANT

02-21-2013, 09:43 PM	#85
ChickenScratch Karateka Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Queens, NY, USA Posts: 5,079	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Never even heard of The Perks Ok Being a Wallflower ... must be some sort of drama so it was off my radar.l

02-21-2013, 10:23 PM	#88
Gotham's Knight Needs more George Carlin Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,159	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 I was shocked too, it deserves at least an adapted screenplay nod. __________________ My Top 10 CBMs: (1) The Dark Knight/The Dark Knight Rises (3) The Dark Knight Returns (4) Batman Begins (5) Iron Man 3 (6) Iron Man (7) X-Men 2 (8) V For Vendetta (9) Watchmen (10) X-Men

02-21-2013, 10:35 PM	#89
CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,435	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Perks was well made, but it had probably the most unlikeable characters of all time in it. I wanted them all to be eaten by a lion by the end of it. __________________ It's like a non-consecutive 24-hour dance party.

02-21-2013, 10:50 PM	#92
Majik1387 Casting Extraodinaire ;D Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Theme Park central Posts: 35,860	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Yep. __________________ Batman Beyond Casting Call - Emily VanCamp is Sharon Carter - Alexa Davalos as Wonder Woman My Top 10 movies of 2012 Avengers - Perks of Being A Wallflower - Pitch Perfect Amazing Spider-Man - Cabin in the Woods - Rock of Ages Ruby Sparks - 21 Jump Street - ParaNorman - Hunger Games MY ART THREAD and my DEVIANT

02-21-2013, 10:55 PM	#94
Majik1387 Casting Extraodinaire ;D Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Theme Park central Posts: 35,860	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Yah. __________________ Batman Beyond Casting Call - Emily VanCamp is Sharon Carter - Alexa Davalos as Wonder Woman My Top 10 movies of 2012 Avengers - Perks of Being A Wallflower - Pitch Perfect Amazing Spider-Man - Cabin in the Woods - Rock of Ages Ruby Sparks - 21 Jump Street - ParaNorman - Hunger Games MY ART THREAD and my DEVIANT

02-21-2013, 11:23 PM	#95
CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,435	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Oh don't worry, the award for asshat characters can go to both movies. But I haven't seen SLP, so I really can't comment on that as of yet. __________________ It's like a non-consecutive 24-hour dance party.

02-22-2013, 08:05 AM	#97
CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,435	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Here's one... I don't think Ben Affleck is quite as good of a director as everyone thinks. He does have a very strong visual style, and seems to be pretty good at coaxing good performances from his cast, but so far both of his films have suffered from a few definite story/subplot problems that in subsequent films, could possibly become more glaring.

02-22-2013, 08:13 AM	#98
Donnie Darko Forgotten Pre-New 52 Hero Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 8,023	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 Just to be clear, when you say "both," which two are you talking about? Gone Baby Gone, The Town, or Argo? (I still haven't seen Argo, so I wouldn't know with that one) __________________ March 21, 2013 marked my 10-year anniversary on the SHH forums. Thank you all for the intelligent conversations, and even more so for the stupid ones. It's been fun.

02-22-2013, 08:26 AM	#99
CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,435	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 The Town and Argo. I always forget Gone Baby Gone exists.

02-22-2013, 01:15 PM	#100
James Built from Lego Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Zealand/Canada Posts: 2,779	Re: State your unpopular film related opinion - - - Part 12 I didn't like The Town. Gone Baby Gone is great though. I've yet to see Argo. I'll probably enjoy it, and heard pretty much nothing but good things...the premise just doesn't grab me so I haven't made any real effort to see it.

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